If you’ve developed symptoms of gum disease (bleeding gums, tooth sensitivity, swollen gums), your dentist may recommend scaling and root planing to restore your oral health. Gum disease is caused by plaque build-up on the …

Scaling and root planing – sometimes referred to as a deep teeth cleaning – is the very first line of defense when it comes to battling gum disease. It is a minimally invasive procedure that …

If you go too long between cleanings and don’t take care of your teeth well, you can end up with receding gums that form pockets, where the gums no longer touch your teeth’s roots. If …